Effortless Spring Style – How a Capsule Wardrobe Makes Getting Dressed a Breeze

How do you seamlessly transition your wardrobe from winter to spring? Spring is that tricky in-between season where one day feels like summer, and the next has you reaching for your coat. In Telluride, CO, spring means more sun and warmer days… but snow is still very likely. Can anyone else relate? 🌞❄ So, what’s the secret to stress-free dressing in this unpredictable season? A well-curated Spring Capsule Wardrobe! Every piece works together making it easy to layer up or down depending on the forecast.

Our Spring Capsule Wardrobe is packed with versatile, stylish essentials that will take you from crisp mornings to warm afternoons and breezy evenings SO easily…simply by layering like a pro. For less closet clutter, more options, and a wardrobe that’s functional and chic you’ll love these must-haves.  

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spring capsule wardrobe essentials

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

For those who don’t know what a capsule wardrobe is…it’s basically a collection of essential items that flawlessly integrate together. That means that you can mix and match and wear all of these pieces in a bunch of different ways.

Tips for Building a Capsule Wardrobe

✔ Pick a Color Story – the color story of the capsule below is white, tan, and black with a few color pops built in. Neutrals are perfect for mixing in fun colorful pieces.

✔ Choose Basics Wisely – make sure you’re spending the majority of your budget on high-quality basics that will last you years and years! Consider your body shape, sleeve lengths, hemlines, and quality fabrics that fit and flatter…basically all of the things that help us ladies fee most confident.

The best part about this Spring Capsule? Erin owns and loves nearly every piece, so you can trust that each item is high-quality, versatile, and timeless. These essentials are here to make spring dressing a fool-proof shortcut with outfits that are effortless and chic. Let’s break it down…

Tops & Sweaters

Since spring is all about layering, let’s kick things off with a few versatile tops and a sweater. This gauzy Rails button-down has been a Busbee favorite for years! It makes its way into our seasonal capsules time and time again for good reason. It’s such a high-quality, versatile piece. Erin has it in 2 sizes – one for more of a tailored fit and one size up for a looser fit – which makes a great swimsuit cover-up. The soft cable-knit sweater by Free People is warm but not too bulky. So you can layer it under jackets or over this perfect white tee.

Once you have your neutral tops in check, you can add a pop of personality with a color that you love. Maybe a soft petal pink, chambray blue, or springy green. Each color will complement your neutral base, creating endless chic combinations.

Pants & Dresses

If these L’Agence jeans look familiar it’s because we featured them in our Winter Capsule. They are the perfect weight denim to transition into spring and the fit is SO good, almost TOO good. You won’t want to take them off! Erin wears these non-stop because they’re incredibly comfortable. The white Mother jeans are another staple we feature season after season. The fit is amazing and they aren’t see-though!

If you don’t already have a pair of lightweight trousers, these linen pants from Aritzia are very flattering and another favorite. Trust us, you’ll want multiples! They come in regular, short and tall inseam lengths so you’ll get a perfect fit. You can pair them with the matching vest for a super chic and on-trend EASY outfit.

Another highlight is the Staud dress – literally the perfect LBD. It has a fit-and-flare silhouette which is uber-flattering on so many body types. Wear it with sandals, heels, sneakers…you’ll wear it a ton because it’s so easy to dress up or down. It’s a slam dunk!

Outerwear

When it comes to spring coats and jackets, depending on where you live you might need a warm coat like the cashmere wrap coat, a water-resistant trench and/or a lightweight jacket or blazer that you can wear with jeans, skirts and dresses. This intentional mix of outwear will have you covered (literally) for any weather that comes your way.

Accessories

With the sun getting stronger through spring, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared with protective sunnies. We’d recommend a pair of cool aviators and an oversized glam pair for your casual and elevated outfits. And don’t forget your hat with built-in UPF!

Some simple but impactful jewelry will be your versatile go-to for all your looks. And, a great belt is a must. Erin has the Rag & Bone belt in black and loves the fit and versatility. How pretty is the taupe for spring? The black handbag….looks very similar to a designer look-a-like but it’s a fraction of the cost. It’s another carry-over item from the Winter Capsule proving you don’t need to reinvent the wheel every season. You can easily repurpose quality pieces from one season to the next.

Shoes

We only included 4 pairs in this capsule, but there is a great variety. The neutral New Balance sneakers are chic enough to wear with loungewear, jeans or dresses and are very comfortable if you plan to do a lot of walking. (We also LOVE these from the Winter Capsule which continue to be a best-seller!) A light pair of booties would look so chic with white jeans and the light sweater and then for a fun on-trend pop, these leopard print Sam Edelman slingbacks are a basic…with a twist! These would look so chic with the black Aritzia pieces, the Staud dress and even the jeans, tee and any of the coats/jackets.

Do you have a favorite piece or two from this capsule? Let us know in the comments! It’s nearly impossible to pick a fave, right? If we had to… that trouser and vest set is just SO gorgeous!